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Russia, China block US push to expand Sudan arms embargo nationwide at UN
The US wants the embargo extended to all of Sudan, covering both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been fighting since April 2023.
Israel must give Ethiopian Israelis a real seat at the table - starting at the UN - opinion
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion
UN Amb. Danon says Palestinian state 'won't happen' after UNSC backs Trump's Gaza plan
Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon said there will not be a Palestinian state, calling the UNSC move a narrative rather than enforceable.
Hamas rejects disarmament clause in Gaza ceasefire plan, claims it was not part of original talks
The UNSC voted on Monday in support of Trump's Gaza peace plan and in favor of a UN mandate to establish the International Stabilization Force (ISF), which is expected to be deployed in Gaza.
Ben-Gvir calls to assassinate PA officials, arrest Abbas if UNSC approves Gaza resolution
"Targeted assassinations of senior PA officials should be ordered if the UN recognizes a Palestinian State," Ben-Gvir said on Monday.
Hamas spox. denounces UNSC Gaza draft proposal on International Stabilization Force
Hazam Qassem affirmed that the terror group wants a resolution that prevents Israel from "encroaching on Gaza, the West Bank, or Jerusalem."
UN Gaza resolution draft mentions Palestinian state for first time
Notably, this is the same language as is used in the US-backed Gaza plan. However, this is the first time a Palestinian state was mentioned in the main body of the resolution and not in the annex.
US tells UNSC diplomats to accept Trump's plan for Gaza or watch war return - New York Times
The report by the New York Times cited seven diplomats saying that US officials offered President Trump's Gaza deal as the only way to a peaceful solution for the situation in the Strip.
Azerbaijan will only send peacekeepers to Gaza if fighting stops completely, source says
As part of President Trump's peace plan for Gaza, the US has been speaking to Azerbaijan, Indonesia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey about participating in the International Stabilization Force.
ISF achieving less than full Hamas disarmament will be a failure, lead to future wars - editorial
The measure of success of the ISF will be tangible – the disarmament of Hamas and the dismantling of its tunnel infrastructure, for starters.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
Israel praises UN snapback of sanctions against Iran for nuke violations
Israel’s Foreign Ministry praised the UN move to reinstate sanctions on Iran, calling it vital to stopping Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
